Chronic Illness News
July 29, 2025
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July 28, 2025 Over-the-counter (OTC) products like St John’s Wort and omega-3s have long been touted for helping with depression, but new research reveals that 64 different OTC products have been tested in ...
July 25, 2025 What if we could predict obesity before it ever takes hold? A global team has created a genetic test that forecasts a child’s risk of adult obesity before age five—years before other factors kick in. By analyzing data from over five million ...
July 24, 2025 Scientists at Princeton and the Simons Foundation have identified four biologically distinct subtypes of autism, using data from over 5,000 children and a powerful new computational method. These ...
July 24, 2025 A massive global survey has revealed that people with eating disorders often turn to cannabis and psychedelics like magic mushrooms and LSD to ease their symptoms, rating them more effective than ...
July 24, 2025 HIV antivirals may be the key to stopping HTLV-1, a deadly virus with no cure. In a decade-long study, researchers successfully suppressed the virus in mice and discovered a way to kill infected cells, offering hope for the first preventative and ...
July 23, 2025 A groundbreaking study involving genetic data from over five million people has uncovered how our DNA can predict obesity risk as early as childhood. The new polygenic risk score outperforms previous methods, helping to identify high-risk children ...
July 22, 2025 A surprising discovery from Emory University shows that psilocin, the active metabolite of psychedelic mushrooms, can delay cellular aging and extend lifespan. Human cells lived over 50% longer, and mice treated with psilocybin not only lived 30% ...
July 21, 2025 A new UK study shows that vaccinating pregnant women against RSV has led to a staggering 72% drop in hospitalizations of newborns with severe lung infections. By passing virus-fighting antibodies to ...
July 21, 2025 People in richer countries aren t moving less they re just eating more. A new Duke study shows that diet, not laziness, is fueling the obesity epidemic across industrialized ...
July 18, 2025 In a groundbreaking UK first, eight healthy babies have been born using an IVF technique that includes DNA from three people—two parents and a female donor. The process, known as pronuclear ...
July 18, 2025 President Trump s diagnosis of Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) has brought renewed attention to a frequently overlooked yet dangerous condition. CVI affects the ability of veins especially in the legs to return blood to the heart, often leading ...
July 17, 2025 Premature menopause isn t just a hormonal issue it s a deeply emotional one for many women. A new study reveals that almost 30% experience depression, and it s not just about hormone loss but also grief, identity, and support ...
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July 17, 2025 A shocking study reveals that many leaders of nuclear-armed nations—including US presidents and Israeli prime ministers—were afflicted by serious health problems while in office, sometimes with ...
July 17, 2025 Yoga, Tai Chi, walking, and jogging may be some of the best natural remedies for improving sleep and tackling insomnia, according to a large analysis comparing various treatments. While cognitive ...
July 16, 2025 Dogs trained to detect Parkinson’s disease using scent have shown remarkable accuracy in new research. In a double-blind trial, they identified skin swabs from people with Parkinson’s with up to ...
July 16, 2025 Struggling to sleep might be the hidden reason why adults with ADHD traits often feel less satisfied with life. New research reveals a strong link ...
July 15, 2025 A cutting-edge mouse study reveals that tirzepatide, the dual GLP-1/GIP drug already hailed for impressive weight loss, does more than trim fat: it slashes the growth of obesity-linked breast tumors. ...
July 15, 2025 A new study comparing three popular diets—intermittent fasting, time-restricted eating, and continuous calorie cutting—found that all can help people with type 2 diabetes lose weight and lower ...
July 15, 2025 Obesity-related cancer deaths in the U.S. have tripled in just two decades, with women, older adults, and minority groups most affected. New research ...
July 14, 2025 Researchers in Australia have created a biodegradable gel that delivers Parkinson’s medications through a single weekly shot, replacing the need ...
July 13, 2025 Movement helps your mood, but it's not one-size-fits-all. Exercising for fun, with friends, or in enjoyable settings brings greater mental health benefits than simply moving for chores or ...
July 13, 2025 In a striking new study, the anti-obesity drug tirzepatide, known as Mounjaro and Zepbound, not only triggered significant weight loss in obese mice but also slashed breast cancer tumor growth. The ...
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July 12, 2025 A team of researchers has discovered that a protein called cypin plays a powerful role in helping brain cells connect and communicate, which is crucial for learning and memory. By uncovering how ...
July 12, 2025 Scientists at ETH Zurich have broken new ground by generating over 400 types of nerve cells from stem cells in the lab, far surpassing previous efforts that produced only a few dozen. By ...
July 10, 2025 What if humans didn’t have to suffer the slow-burning fire of chronic inflammation as we age? A surprising study on two types of lemurs found no evidence of "inflammaging," a phenomenon ...
July 10, 2025 What if your brain is the reason some pain feels unbearable? Scientists at the Salk Institute have discovered a hidden brain circuit that gives pain its emotional punch—essentially transforming ...
July 7, 2025 UCLA scientists mined millions of electronic health records and uncovered four distinct “roadways” that funnel people toward Alzheimer’s—ranging from mental-health struggles to vascular ...
July 7, 2025 Feeling jittery as the week kicks off isn’t just a mood—it leaves a biochemical footprint. Researchers tracked thousands of older adults and found those who dread Mondays carry elevated cortisol ...
July 5, 2025 People who treat hearing loss with hearing aids or cochlear implants regain rich conversations, escape isolation, and may even protect their brains and lifespans—proof that better hearing ...
July 3, 2025 Stanford researchers discovered that dialing down an overactive enzyme, LRRK2, can regrow lost cellular “antennae” in key brain cells, restoring vital dopamine communication and neuroprotective ...
July 2, 2025 A new brain scan tool shows how quickly your body and mind are aging. It can spot early signs of diseases like dementia, long before symptoms begin. The scan looks at hidden clues in your brain to ...
July 6, 2025 Ambroxol, long used for coughs in Europe, stabilized symptoms and brain-damage markers in Parkinson’s dementia patients over 12 months, whereas placebo patients worsened. Those with high-risk genes ...
July 4, 2025 Scientists have discovered that the bacteria behind Lyme disease and anaplasmosis have a sneaky way of surviving inside ticks—they hijack the tick’s own cell functions to steal cholesterol they ...
July 1, 2025 Researchers reviewing nearly 300 top-tier ADHD drug trials found that half skipped the rigorous, expert-led evaluations needed to rule out other conditions like depression or schizophrenia. With ...
June 30, 2025 Scientists have uncovered a surprising sugar-related mechanism inside brain cells that could transform how we fight Alzheimer’s and other dementias. It turns out neurons don’t just store sugar ...
June 27, 2025 Researchers in Japan created an AI that can detect fatty liver disease from ordinary chest X-rays—an unexpected and low-cost method that could transform early diagnosis. The model proved highly ...
June 30, 2025 Smoke from wildfires and structural fires doesn t just irritate lungs it actually changes your immune system. Harvard scientists found that even healthy people exposed to smoke showed signs of immune ...
June 29, 2025 Researchers are using an advanced brain imaging method called MEG to understand why Parkinson’s drug levodopa doesn’t work equally well for everyone. By mapping patients’ brain signals before ...
June 27, 2025 Biological drugs have been a game-changer for people with severe asthma, helping them breathe easier and live more comfortably. But researchers at Karolinska Institutet have uncovered a surprising ...
July 5, 2025 Scientists at the University of Sydney have uncovered a malfunctioning version of the SOD1 protein that clumps inside brain cells and fuels Parkinson’s disease. In mouse models, restoring the ...
June 25, 2025 Our brains may work best when teetering on the edge of chaos. A new theory suggests that criticality a sweet spot between order and randomness is the secret to learning, memory, and adaptability. ...
June 25, 2025 Washington University researchers found that raising a molecule called ApoM helps eye cells sweep away harmful cholesterol deposits linked to age-related macular degeneration, potentially preventing ...
Saturday, July 12, 2025
- This Tiny Brain Molecule Could Hold the Key to Learning, Memory—and Alzheimer’s Treatment
- Researchers Grow 400+ Brain Cell Types—a Leap for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Research
Thursday, July 10, 2025
- Lemurs Age Without Inflammation—and It Could Change Human Health Forever
- How a Hidden Brain Circuit Fuels Fibromyalgia, Migraines, and PTSD
Monday, July 7, 2025
- Alzheimer’s Doesn’t Strike at Random: These 4 Early-Warning Patterns Tell the Story
- New Research Shows Monday Stress Is Etched Into Your Biology
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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
- The Brain’s Sweet Spot: How Criticality Could Unlock Learning, Memory—and Prevent Alzheimer’s
- The Molecule That Might Save Your Sight—and Your Heart
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Friday, June 20, 2025
- Diabetes Drug Cuts Migraines in Half by Targeting Brain Pressure
- Iron Overload: The Hidden Culprit Behind Early Alzheimer’s in Down Syndrome
- Fitness Trackers Are Failing Millions — This Fix Could Change Everything
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- Molecular Link Between Air Pollution and Pregnancy Risks
- Pancreatic Cancer Spreads to Liver or Lung Thanks to This Protein
- Being in Nature Can Help People With Chronic Back Pain Manage Their Condition
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
- Epilepsy Is More Common in Patients With Frontotemporal Dementia Than Expected
- Tea, Berries, Dark Chocolate and Apples Could Lead to a Longer Life Span, Study Shows
Monday, June 2, 2025
- Record High: Study Finds Growing Cannabis Use Among Older Adults
- Brain Training Game Offers New Hope for Drug-Free Pain Management
- Immune System Discovery Reveals Potential Solution to Alzheimer's
- Preventing Chronic Inflammation from Turning Into Cancer
Friday, May 30, 2025
- Singing to Babies Improves Their Mood
- Innovative Immunotherapy Shows Promise Against Aggressive T Cell Cancers
Thursday, May 29, 2025
- Sustained in the Brain: How Lasting Emotions Arise from Brief Stimuli, in Humans and Mice
- Could 'pausing' Cell Death Be the Final Frontier in Medicine on Earth and Beyond?
- Findings on the Protein That Forms Loops in the Human Genome
- Novel Biomarker: Potential to Predict and Treat Skin Cancer Metastasis
- HIV Discovery Could Open Door to Long-Sought Cure
- Genetics and Therapy Type Determine Second Cancer Risk After Childhood Treatment
- All-in-One Model Reconstructs Complex Liver Architecture
- Resetting the Fight-or-Flight Response
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
- Diagnosing Parkinson's Using a Blood-Based Genetic Signature
- Sharing of Lifespan Brain Study Data Expected to Light New Paths
- Potential to Prevent and Treat a Common Type of Inflammatory Arthritis Advanced by the Identification of New Genetic Links
- A Switchboard With Precision: How the Brain Licenses Movements
- Intestinal Bacteria Influence Aging of Blood Vessels
- Research Untangles Role of Stress Granules in Neurodegenerative Disease
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
- Mitochondrial DNA Mutation Accumulation May Not Be a Determining Factor in Aging
- Location Matters: Belly Fat Compared to Overall Body Fat More Strongly Linked to Psoriasis Risk
- Boys Who Are Overweight in Their Early Teens Risk Passing on Harmful Epigenetic Traits to Future Children
- A Chip With Natural Blood Vessels
- New Pace of Aging Measurement Reveals Trajectories of Healthspan and Lifespan in Older People
- How Brain Stimulation Alleviates Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
- HIV Vaccine Study Uncovers Powerful New Antibody Target
- Significant Declines in Maternal Mental Health Across US
Friday, May 23, 2025
- A Dental Floss That Can Measure Stress
- Experimental Drug May Benefit Some Patients With Rare Form of ALS
Thursday, May 22, 2025
- Potential New Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease, Other Neurodegenerative Conditions
- New Factor Linked to Heart Failure
- Biological Markers for Teen Depression
- Tiny Genetic Switch Found to Control Brain Balance and Behavior
- How Stress Disrupts Emotion Control in People With Mental Health Conditions
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Good News for People With Migraine Who Take Drugs Before or During Pregnancy
- Vitamin D Supplements Show Signs of Protection Against Biological Aging
- The Dietary Bug in a Cancer Therapy
- PREVENT Equation Accurately Estimated 10-Year CVD Risk and Those With Calcium Buildup
- Researchers Identify a Dual Origin of Cells Controlling Puberty and Reproduction
- New Method Paves Way for Fewer Severe Birth Injuries
- Promising New Way to Modulate Brain Cell Activity to Potentially Treat Major Depressive Disorder in Adults
- Salivary Gland Regenerative Biobank to Combat Chronic Dry Mouth
- Common Antidepressants Could Help the Immune System Fight Cancer
- Scientists Design Gene Delivery Systems for Cells in the Brain and Spinal Cord
- Live View: Stress-Induced Changes in Generations of Cancer Cells
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
- New Research on ALS Opens Up for Early Treatment
- Forest Management Can Influence Health Benefits
- Why Some Viral Infections Appear to Trigger Autoimmune Disease
- Depression Linked to Physical Pain Years Later
Monday, May 19, 2025
- After Cardiac Event, People Who Regularly Sit for Too Long Had Higher Risk of Another Event
- More Donor Hearts by Extending the Preservation Time
- Changes in the Aging Heart May Lessen the Risk of Irregular Heartbeats
- Gut Bacteria and Acetate, a Great Combination for Weight Loss
- Sophisticated Data Analysis Uncovers How City Living Disrupts ADHD's Path to Obesity
- Experimental Painkiller Could Outsmart Opioids -- Without the High